Enter the Dragon goes far beyond the philosophical, of course. Its best sequences, and the only real reason for seeing it again, involve Lee's phenomenal physical and emotional presence.
The movie can be flat-out fun, a sort of carnival of combat that can turn even a sophisticated audience into a group of gawking kids at a Saturday matinee.
Film carries all the explosive trappings that make for a hit in its intended market and is glossed with a melodramatic narrative to take full advantage of its theme.
80
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
Ripping entertainment overall, with just enough meat for amateur sociologists.
75
Slant MagazineChris Cabin
Slant MagazineChris Cabin
The lack of sentimentality helps focus the viewer on what the film depicts exceptionally well, namely wanton bad behavior and enthralling, wall-to-wall ass-kicking.
60
TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
Nobody shows much evidence of acting ability, and the script is full of holes. Nonstop action is what these films are about, and that's what you get here.
50
Time Out
Time Out
Worth seeing for Lee, but still unforgivably wasteful of his talents.